EP1033291A3 - Folding top mechanism for a convertible, rollover protection system, and a convertible - Google Patents

Folding top mechanism for a convertible, rollover protection system, and a convertible Download PDF

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EP1033291A3
EP1033291A3 EP00660023A EP00660023A EP1033291A3 EP 1033291 A3 EP1033291 A3 EP 1033291A3 EP 00660023 A EP00660023 A EP 00660023A EP 00660023 A EP00660023 A EP 00660023A EP 1033291 A3 EP1033291 A3 EP 1033291A3
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convertible
top mechanism
protection system
rollover protection
folding top
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Matti Kinnanen
Ari Wandén
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Valmet Automotive Oy
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/13—Roll-over protection
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R21/00—Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
    • B60R21/02—Occupant safety arrangements or fittings, e.g. crash pads
    • B60R21/13—Roll-over protection
    • B60R2021/132—Roll bars for convertible vehicles
    • B60R2021/134—Roll bars for convertible vehicles movable from a retracted to a protection position

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Body Structure For Vehicles (AREA)
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  • Specific Sealing Or Ventilating Devices For Doors And Windows (AREA)

Abstract

The invention concerns a folding top mechanism (1) for a convertible, a rollover protection system and a convertible. The top mechanism (1) is combined with a rollover bar (25) providing rollover protection, said rollover bar being pivotally connected to the top mechanism (1) so that it turns in synchronism with it, and that the rollover bar (25) forms a frame to which a rear window (4) is connected.
EP00660023A 1999-03-03 2000-02-14 Folding top mechanism for a convertible, rollover protection system, and a convertible Withdrawn EP1033291A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

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FI990463A FI111149B (en) 1999-03-03 1999-03-03 Convertible sliding roof mechanism, roll-over protection system and convertible
FI990463 1999-03-03

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EP1033291A2 EP1033291A2 (en) 2000-09-06
EP1033291A3 true EP1033291A3 (en) 2002-01-16

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FI111149B (en) 2003-06-13
FI990463A0 (en) 1999-03-03
US6322130B1 (en) 2001-11-27
FI990463A (en) 2000-09-04

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